Firm Gets an Ohio SBA Loan

Small business loans in Ohio are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Ohio small business loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Kent, Ohio by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2007. Banks like The Huntington National Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ELECTRONIC PARTS AND EQUIPMENT MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
Kent, OH 44240

SBA Loan Lender

THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
7 EASTON OVAL
COLUMBUS, OH 43219

The lender provided this bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

423690 - Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

4/17/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $25,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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